With a morning refreshingly clear of the usual suspects linked to Manchester United, here are a few bits from the academy.

Reds defender Donald Love has extended his loan at League One team Wigan Athletic for another month. The 21-year-old has made five appearances for the Latics so far but saw his progress curtailed by injury and is looking forward to more games.

“Donald was unlucky because he had been doing well prior to getting injured and he adds great competition on the right hand side," said manager Gary Caldwell.

"He’s a young player who’s still learning the game and his attitude has been terrific since being with the group.”

Two youngsters are also being linked with United.

The Reds are said to be looking to close a deal for Ajax prospect Juan Familia-Castillo, according to the Mail . Turning 16 in January, Castillo is predominantly a central midfielder and captains Holland Under-16s.

And the same paper says United are looking to seal the signature of US youth international Matthew Olosunde. The 17-year-old defender has been training with United since the summer and NBC have profiled the youngster here .